“Even if you are a person who identifies as cisgender, I bet that if we talked about it you could name ways that gender expectations have affected you, sometimes very negatively.”

As Director of Equality & Diversity Partnerships for PFLAG National, Jean-Marie Navetta works to create alliances among a wide range of constituencies. In finding connections, she helps to build towards deep social change.

“The change we need to follow any sort of political or policy change is culture change, real acceptance.”

Nonprofit advocates and other professionals who work with youth and families can connect and share your strategies for success in the Gender Spectrum Lounge and build their skills through our professional development services.